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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-16
THE SILKEN CORD.
Marriage last Evening Of Miss Elsie
NAV Robinson to Mr.. r. w. Wiesier--.
Twentieth Anniversary Of Aid
SchrOeder-s Wedding.

schrOeder's Wedding.
wIEsLER-RoBINsoN.
| Apretty little family wedding occurred
at the home of the brides mother. Mrs
Sarah Robinson, last evening. 1t wa
the occasion of the joining for life of th'
hand and heart of Mr.. F. W. Wiesler ant
Miss Elsie May Robinson. Rev. A. B
Medium, of the Central Presbyterian
church officiated After the ceremony
which was performed in the presence o
circle of relatives and intimate friends
a sumptuous wedding feast was spread
The bridal couple were literally remem
bered by their friends in choice and ap-
propriate gifts.
The groom is a young man who was
reared in Rock Island, aud through per-
severance, industry and worth has become
successful business man. The bride is
lady much admired by all who know
her, and Mr. Weisler is to be congratu-
lated indeed. on his good fortune in secur-
ing such prize.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Wiesier commence
housekeeping Immediately at 22t3 Sew
enteenth street, in suite of rooms which
the groom has prepared and furnished.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
Aid and Mrs W. F. Schroeder cele-
brated the twentieth anniversary of their
wedding at their home on Moline
avenue, last evening. There were
quite number present and the
choir of the German Lutheran church
rendered some delightful music. A fine
supper was served at the proper time.
The estimable couple were recipients of a
number of appropriate presents.
PLEASANT SURPRISE.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Crsndall were
pleasantly surprised last evening by a
party of friends and neighbors, who raj.
lied at their pleasant home, No. 543
Thirty>first street 1t was complete
surprise to Mr. and Mrs Crandall, but as
the visitors came well supplied with the
substantials necessary for feast, a very
ENJOYABLE time was had. Mr.. and Mrs.
Crandall have but recently moved from
Ithaca, n. Y. to Rock Island; that, and
the knowledge of it beng the fourteenth
anniversary of their marriage, led their
friends to plan a surprise for them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-16

Hon. w F. Crawford, of Edgington,
has had peculiar experience with wells
on his premises. The other day while
digging one and when down about seven
ty feet, the digger heard a peculiar gush-
ing sound. Digging tut few inches
DEEPER with his pick. a stream of water
gushed up, and giving the alarm. he was
raised in time to avoid a duCklng. In
less than minute there was four feet of
water in the well. Mr. Crawford had a
similar experience in digging well on
his farm once before, There are about
eighteen feet that cannot be walled
up There appears to be a vein of water
twenty feet below the surface, and it will
be necessary to do considerable tiling be-
fore the alls can be built. 1t does not
fill up sufficiently to be an artesian
well, although otherwise ii is like one.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-16
SPECIAL!
MCIntire & Co.,

Announce special DRESS GOODS opening for Monday.
Sept H. They believe that they have far surpassed all former
efforts and prepared offer the public the largest hand
soonest most stylish and best assortment of Dress Goods be
found in this section The comprises trayers kam
Henettas, Henrietta LANES silk finish beges
guineas checks plaids mixtures. ETC., etc.
Novelties to be found nowhere else
Special attention called double fold annel mixtures ETC.
at 29c Don't miss this best ever offered the price
Cassmees fine weaves 25c mixtures elegant assortment
4Sc; checks, very stylish, 4Sc soc.
You must the plaid checks novelties and other
fabrics which cannot be described for want Of space
Beautiful line of plain effects with novelties to match
two alike and owned exclusively by McIntire & Co,
Large of brads gimps and all the trimmings
Call and the handsome line of dress goods at the low
est shown in this vicinity whether you wish to pur
chase not 1t is pleasure show such goods
shelves and counters.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-16

The well known Taylor house, corner
Fourth avenue and Sixteenth street, will
be reopened to the pnblic on Thursday,
September Is, by Mr.. John Littig. who
proposes to keep it in first-class style.
with special reference to the country
trade. Suppers will be furnished for
dances as heretofore.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-16

The Pittsburg will be down in the
morning.
Tomorrow morning the Mary Morton
will clear for st. Paul
River men speak of very good stage
of the water at the prese ut time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-16

These goods are all new and
fresh, comprising the latest and
newest novelties, and bought at
a great sacrifice and guaranteed
to be worth from 50 to S. each.
Remember this great bargain
sale is for three days only COM
mencing Tuesday morning at
8 o'clock.
Call and examine and be con-
WINGED.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-16
Eotlce

The water will be shut off on Second
avenue between Eighteenth and Twentieth
streets, from | to p. NJ, Sunday Sept
IS. NJ T. STAFFORD,
Superintendent WaiprMnrks
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-16

All sizes and best grades of Anthracite
coal IS per ton, delivered to any part of
this city, discount for cash 25 cents per
ton; camel coal for CRATES So
E. G. FRAZER.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
SUNDAY.
ASNOE NCENENTS.


There will be general rehearsal Of the
opera Robert MacCaire this evening at Gar
field opera house Memorial hauj at 7:3o
sharp. 1t is very important that every
member of the cast he on hand.
FRED DIXoy, Manager.
Knights and Ladies of Honor viii meet in
their nall on next wednesday evening. Janu-
ary l., at : O'Clock, sharp. for the tran>ac-
ii n Of very important business. All NOM
bers are earnestly requested to be present, as
matters of vital Importance to the order viii
be transacted
The directors Of the ". {. T. L. are re
quested 70 meet this afternoon at 2;30 O'Clock
to complete unfinished business.
ANNIE VI TAYLOR, Pres
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
RErU UK\ED.

Policeman Clark has returned from a visit
to his old home at Emira. n y, and is once
more on duty He says 1t is rather dull back
in the Empire state, and that he Is glad to be
once more III the midst of the life and bust
ness of Wichita This city. he remarked, was
the theme of general conversation, and he was
attacked by a volley of questions regarding
it wherever he Went. Many are making pre-
parations to come here, and judging from
what be saw. the influx of population in the
spring will be immense
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
len The reply was made that, as it was it

men. The reply was made that, as it was it
was illegal.
His honor stated that he had some time
ago appointed Mr.. W w Mckee as special
policeman at the museum He had cen
compelled to make one arrest, and when the
prisoner was arraigned before the police
Judge it was decided that Mckee was not a
policeman and the man dismissed The pi o.
prie5ors of the museum paid the officer, and
be wished it so arranged that when q man
was acting smart and deserved to be arrested
that be could be introduced TO the police
judge ON the same level as others.
The city attorney said that it waS in his
opinion strange law that only those arrested
by the police force could be tried in police
court He thought that when man was
guilty of certain kinds of offenses in t ie city
and charge preferred that he could be
tried.
The mayor suggested that the council ac-
cept Mckee if he was considered good man
so arrests made by him could be tried IL the
police court.
Two or three of the council said that they
knew him to be good man and willing TO
do his duty. He was appointed by unanl-
nous vote.
Mr. T. Lilly, who had also been appointed
by tie mayor as special police. was also
added to the regular force The mayor
stated that he had been on duty for some
months and was highly recommended by the
chief
Among a huge batch Of petitions that was
offered Mr. E. p. Ford county clerk. pre-
sented one asking that the city pay over $50
for Delano township as part of the interest
accruing on bonds voted the Fort Scott ..
! st. Louis railroad The bill was claimed TO
be just as the city had Incorporated a part
of that township and the sum was just
amount.
The city attorney stated Ii at it was n
mooted question whether the city should pay
such bills He was inclined 90 think that the
city would no: he compelled TO p!y it. The
question was referred to the finance commit
/ tee aud city attorney.
The clerk opened up budget of sidewalk
petitions but when the first chance presented
itself an adjournment was sprung.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

:EIDING IN A SLEIGH.

A horse attached 10 a sleigh in which were
81 lady and gentleman, became frightened on
Market street near Second, Sunday morning,
and on reaching Third street the sleigh vas
taken in by a tree and the unfortunate e
couple dumped out in a rough and uncere-
monious manner. They sustained some slight
injuries The horse gained his liberty and
Yesterday morning was brought to the city
by gentleman who captured him near ten
miles north
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

Col. Knapp of The ECONOMY Gas company,
Fort Sc1tt, will arrive in the city in a few
days to assist the Wichita Mining and In
vestment company in drilling for ga. Col
Knapp is pra ;tical mining engineer and he
gave Mr. Beatty, when the latter called upon
INN at Fort Scott, every assurance that the
well here would be successful Every thing
is now ready Tor the work and it will be uu-
dertaken as soon a. possible.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
ANOlHER PHYSICIAN.

Dr. Van Pcarnan, of 81. Louis, arrived in
the metropolis Sunday morning, and i, quar-
tered at the Manhattan. He comes to us
well recommended as an energetic, live phys
ician, up with the times i'll all branches OF
medicine, and especially i'll his chosen special
ties of surgery, ear, throat and lung disc ases.
He enters Immediately into partner ship with
DR. Ord WAY
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
SPLENDID ESTABIISHNENTS.

\ New York city merchant said last week
W at >tirpri>ei him more than ali the other
thing, toII ected with WIchita's wonderful
life aud activity was her mercantile estab-
il,hment. He said that III several lines, eS-
peclalI, IN those of ladies shoes, IN dry goods,
in carpets aud furniture, in glass aud porce-
lam. and iu millinery and fancy goods gen
erailv. he had found all the novelties TO be
found on Fourteenth and Twenty third
streets. New York Such words from suca
a source VIII 10 doubt seem surprising 10
people unacquainJed with our city, but they
are none the less true Ladies living IN
towns east OF here along the lines OF tho
Frisco aud Missouri Pacific, who were IN the
hanIt uf going 70 Kansas City 70 shop, say
that as To styIeS, novelties and prices, they
prefer Wichita. The trgr- Is those VINO
come. to Wichita once are sure 10 come
again. especially for goods in the lines men
tioned No other city in the state boasts
such magnificent establishments, and HANS
CITY has but two which can compare
Mr. G. a Sanborn, q representative OF
Couover Brothers pianos, Is IL the city, has
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
A RAKE FACTORY.

The head of an eXteus, eastern manufaC-
tory of horse rakes is in mmunication WI
the president of he Wichita Board of TraC e
with "A view of locating here. The president
OF the concern says that they have fully
made up their minds to so west, and Il at
they propose to look Wichita over. Their
is no better place is the oild for such an IL
tereSt and he is invited TO bring on his plant.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
BOARD OF COUNTY HXAMINERs.

The commissioners have appointed Prof.
U. P. Shul, of the city schools, and Prof. j.
NJ Naylor, of Lewis Academy, county ex-
amners These two gentlemen with County
Superintendent Pence as chairman, com
prises the board OF county examiners.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

The new board of atty commissioners
organized yesterday and commenced work.
DR., A. NJ. Durand was appointed conmis-
sioner of the poor. Dr. Rentz was awarded
the position of county physician.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
CATCH PARTNERS.

The following is a list of the county officers
who commenced work yesterday:
trlct.
G. W. c. Jones. county attorney.
A B. Wright, clerk district court.
ID. S. Pence, county superintendent.
W. w. Thomas probate judge.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
THE WEATHER.

The following is tie thermometer record
as taken from Aliens drug store, for Sun
day and Monday last:
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
THE COT KTS.
TIE BIDwELL CASE.

THE BIDWELL CASE
Judge Wall has not yet disposed Of the
application for a writ of haoeas corpus in
the Bid~ell case His honor recognizes the
fact that the prisoner is the Identical person
charged with the offense. Yet he has not de-
c.ded II he can De taken under papers made
out against William Bidwell when the narns
Is Wis pn Bidweil
PROBATE COURT.
Yesterday Judge Jewett turned over the
Office t5 his successor. Judge ". ". Thomas
sir KHoblauch IS stil retained assistant
The first business under the rev regime
was the issuing OF a marriage license to Joe-
eph A Curtis. OF Hutchinson. ard Miss
Settie smith, Of Cincinnati o.
An inquest Of insanity vas ordered TO he
held upon the person Of L. NJ. Hamn@li yes-
tar,Iay morning. bat j: was continued until
today at 10 O'Clock.
FuLIcE COURT.
But once case Yesterday, " cuinr, who
Lily had picked ny OF the street for oTu''s
He had So ia lis POCKETS ana sasd hs iiad
been dou-sd with pan full q hc5 water
stiff He appeared in court aud pleaded not
gu,ltv: his case Was con,lnHei over oEfIl TO-
day.
JUSTICE COURT
Nr Frank -ooper was y.sscFds@ brought
into Judge Walkers court. sharsed with
shoo;iuz quaiis He plead guilty 10 tie
charge aud was deal: with accofdInsI5 bis
was County Attorney Jones first case After
a.sz ming the ciutse, % nj o1.ise
The JOINT cas.= were attracting. soFne a''sn-
ton YESTERDAY. Out ot thirty warrants
twenty eve Of tbs iaaGies sere caPiurvd-
About tueuiy '.fessssi np and sos The regu-
Ist.on doe. The othsrs can; reI8ef1hsr q
acting a. charged and want 20 bear sofne
evidence.
Yesterday was flse Iota OF January bot
rzx&
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
Blizzard Blow Winds How!
The Crowds Rush In To
THE Whito-::-H0uSo

For the Genuine Bargains in the Mammoth
stock of INNES & ROSS, which is nov on
sale and which we will continue to offer un-
til we have taken our inventory. Everything
in the store from cellar to garret sold at cost,
except Warner Corsets.
You need warm blankets
Buy warm underwear
\ sc our warm mlttenS.
We are headquarters for warm, comfortable
Comfortables, etc
If you want a towel it is marked down.
If YOU want a cloak it IS marked down
If YOU want a silk dress it is marked down.
Everything cheap, even our bargains are
marked down to sell
Come and see for yourselves. Don't buy un-
less our goods are cheap.
This is good honest reduction from one
end of the storc to the other
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

Mr.. e. Gernaiae president of the Ger
maine Fruit col,pany, At Los Angeles, Is en-
the road To Wichita He will spend some
weeks in the city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

The first regular meeting of the German
Catholics was held yesterday IN the Iase-
men. OF g. Aloyslus; about fifty persons
were present.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

Captain Shields. the wrestler, has organiz-
ed a class in wrestling. it already numbers
twelve rremhers; the first lesson viii be given
the Ia er pant of this week.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

Chas =. Martin. from Chlu'auqus county,
n Y, u graduate OF Eastman's college,
Pou ghke1ps.s. \. y. * in the city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

Matsaria Solallchi, The Gupanese wrestler,
is at the Eotei G.na 10.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

The Rock Island flied profile OF heir
line yesterday extsnting from the rortt east
corner of the state 70 Wichita.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

y Wagner opens his ucw meat market on
South Siain Wednesday.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

Joe arthur has bis store room on North
Main be;ween Fine AMI Oak ul d ir good
headway Il will be q two story .ra L, 25x
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

Fred Sturk2y AUS reJu,nel 10 the city trc IN
pleasant visit to his oil home, at LitchEeld,
III
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

NJ A Siinra5h des lccstel an Office in
Iuer1 handisc brokerage IL this ciyy. he has
office at Omahe, Kansas CRY and Denver.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

J. Z. Mofftt. Of The Kansas Furniture
company, went east lat NIGHT.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

\ good reliable boy, from nine 70 tw,lve
years oh, can get employment in the bnd-
cry department IF JhlS otlir>.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

\. X Rogers, a wealthy. farmer Of Garden
Plains, wa, il the city yesterday the guest of
A. II. Ward, Esq
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

f. S. Ludy, OF Indianapolis, has taken ser
cire with v 7. Niedandler in the abstract
department.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

The architects are engaged upon the designs
of fine four story 5eSl1o brick business
block south of Douglas,
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

J. w Hershberger and nifo came in from
Sterling yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

The two-sjorv frame store building, corner
of North Main and Pine. is now completed
and viii soon b, occupied.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

Cash Rush, of the Crescent stables, has
opened up !aundry-the Sunfiewer, on
North Main
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

Valentine Book os Colwich, yesterday ac-
firm.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

II enry Jones, OF Richmond, Ind, is at the
ii otcl Gandolto
Frank Connaiy, Esq, tell Sunday a d
..,l Ii. ,..l.i.l
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

Admission 80 cents toail
tT-Open daily from 10 40 p
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Owing IL the in rlrr Sc crCV dS ;ttendinF Z muse
um t'c ~ faiaapencnt find it Necessary 20 make ne
foil wing announcements
Do prs oJen #, IN . m. to fNp IN.
II performance = m. p ror- ormance 3:'5 \. m.
Sd ~ r:ormarcp D. "a. 4ih performance Sis p. "a .
Jti pc foinlancc ~ y IN.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

Mr.. @. a Sanborn, representative Of
Couover Brothers pianos, Is IL the city. has
taken rooms at 80 Man street and will be
in Wichita a couple of weeks.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
-usTIcE COURT.

Yesterday was flse Iota Of January bot
brick laying wns going On
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
AMUSEMENTS.

nrsis sncl
ADJUSTMENTS.
L NJ CRAWFORD. Manager.
JUST TWO NIGHTS and SATURDAY MATINEE,
JANUAaY Il and Is.
Positively The only engagement this season of the
CIsnn,iLg Lite s'Ibitne alc c ntdienne'
.............-....
FIORFNCE J. BTNDLEY.
(B,by BindieyD
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Supported by tie talented actor
o-HENRY TALBOT.-O
And 2 company OF rer, tni.ed abb. ty,
Friday Evening-Tke Latest and Greatest Nonsical
oNned, Craze,
* EECIFFMENT. x
saturdav Hai:n. c a. Nght,-I|nrtey Campbells in
teil~ei5 EatioIai @ m' dA Gran a,
% - REBOE NE RAGS" O.
ACerIosd Of MagniGcelt Scenery.
+ e,a auU ~ age Appoii.tIne' Is.
Nv ant catchy Music
''-' a. > VI ''-'> L. ,. CRAWFORD Manager.
or >1,4-r o>IY
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 18th.
TIE DlAsA IL t.Ne1,1 HE SEASON.
INC "''''''ie The Little Electric Battery.
LIZZIE : EVANS,
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And Powe,fu Dramatic Comrary.
In her Forular ictures que ~, dy Drama in four
acls entitled
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FoGG'5 = FERRY.
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Produced with Special Scenery.
Lizzie Eyant in her ce,e asd q ai"ft pgrSo';
Sf.T tl;l. .tpS -,
See the Great TORI edo EXPLOSION Scnsati the pret
tiest IN the Stage.
~ hour, of Music and Fun.
PRICES r. .scr,ed s. ats 75c and $,lo, eaiieiy &c
Seats sale at Union Ticket oiEce MohGay morning
: EcTURE COURSE.
fee CT Z season. t5cbe.s yin be on sale a: a,
FOR r,serl,d seats single ticket &c ana q 90
uet. WnlIace .i.,nuary ~,
III nF'i'''' 'f;, KITE G.I5 Fed March 3
To be followed 10y the, alpine Choir and Iyroissf
Company.
WIcHIrA MUSEUM
South Main S. near Douglas ave
The popular family resort ct the city. Ore week
commencing January lGih
AUDITORIUM.
VIII present The sparkling comedy entitled
% MAID OF MUNSTER. o.
First appearance OF
JAMES bRTON, silence and Fun.
AW II KACH KOKO, lsidder Of Swo ds.
And many others - a 81 sct olO.
Last appearanceof
:-x-WH. PINNICK-x-
The Human Balloon,
lola ZoIERA The Cashmere Lady.
TOMMY SLATUM, The Frog Boy,
PROF SMITH al his Performing Goat
ltire Change Of Eli A., DAY, JANUARY IS H.
Admission 80 cents TO all.
tT-Open daiy from 10 40 p
SPECIAL NOTICE!
Owirg IL the in nrr Sc crCV ds attending G muse
TIE. y ais:pencnt find it Necessary 20 make frc
foil wing announcements
Do prs "Ien fr m y m. to 'hp IN.
Il performance + IN. - Cr ornlan'e 81 T. H.
Sd pr.ormarcp y IA. 4ih perfnI Sis p. "a
Jta pc Torrance ~ y IN.
II enry Jones, OF Richmond, Ind, is at the
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11
At Home Again.
After months again back onour old location
Corner Douglas and Market Street

thank friends and the public
m.
We
in
assortment Of Mems
Chdrens Clothing, Valses
land Calaud
Goods Low Prices
your esteemed patronage Yours Truly
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

7 ECTUliE COURSE.
Thc y {. = L. seasoa: tickets viii be on sale a.
tie ui, Ticket once. ~ s. Dn No extra ciaTG'
tuf rspfy ii seats single ticket ,.c aHG 9 .un.
UeiL Wallace, .i.nuary ~,
Dr Hediey, February l.
Kate tfrld. March
To be followed 10y the alpine Choir and Iyroesf'
Company.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

ZOLA ZOIERA, The Cashmere Lady,
TOMMY SLATUM, The Frog Boy,
PROF SMITH. AID his Performing Goat
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-11

Entire caanse Of Eli A. o-oAY, JANUARY IS h.
The Southern herald., 1887-10-08
CARE OF CATTLE.


l Ow Livestock Owners Can Prevent Con.
siderable Loss.
How many stock-raisers are there
who can not recall at the end of each
year where they have met with more
or less loss that can be traced 10 care
lessness on their partP 1t would sur
prise many man if he would make a
careful estimate Of such cases, to see
what he might have saved by proper
attention and the use of good judg-
ment. There is large sum wasted in
this way that is to be charged directly
to neglect. A COW is soon to calve,
and instead of providing comfortable
quarters for her, where she can be
watched and assistance rendered ii
necessary, she is left to calve in the
field, perhaps, surrounded by other
cattle. or in yard where the calf is
liable TO injury by getting into
some mud hole. The calf may be
weak and require some special atten-
tion at the start in order to save IT.;
the COW may not clean properly, or
may require tho best of care to prevent
milk fever. Neglect under such cir
cumstances results in the loss of either
cow or calf or perhaps both, while
due attention would prevent this. Per-
haps the fences are not kept in repair
and the cattle get into the grain fields.
not only damaging the crop, but gorg-
ing themselves, with the result that
some of them die. A little time and
watchfulness would have prevented
this. The same may be said of many
injuries the cattle receive during the
year; they might have been easily
prevented. by the attention which
every man should give if he expects to
be successful. -MationaI LiUe- Stock
Journal.
The Southern herald., 1887-10-08
Artesian Wells in the Desert.

Respecting the plan of Colonel
Landas for fertilizing the African
Desert by means Of wells, Sir r. Lam
bert Playfair. in the course of Consul
lar tour in Tunis, has visited the
ground where the first we'll was sunk,
and reports most favorably as to The
success Of the project A space of 735
acres has been cleared and sown with
cereals and lucerne. a vegetable gar
den been made, and nursery Of young
trees planted. Two o her wells are
being sunk, which on completion will
lrrigate 1900 acres Of land. The Bey
Of Tunis has conceded to the company
30, 900 acres Of land. which they can SO.
lect themselves from districts which
arc at present Of no value. --PAxao.
logical JOErnaL